Blood of the Fold by Terry Goodkind is the third book in the Sword of Truth fantasy series, first published in 1996. The novel follows Richard Rahl as he assumes his role as the Lord Rahl of D’Hara and works to unite the Midlands under his rule to resist the encroaching threat of the Imperial Order.
As Richard tries to bring order and freedom to a war-torn world, he must contend with the fanatical and ruthless organization known as the Blood of the Fold, which seeks to eradicate magic and those who wield it. Meanwhile, Kahlan Amnell, Mother Confessor, fights battles of her own to maintain political stability. The story weaves together political intrigue, philosophical conflict, and dark magic in a fast-paced and intense narrative.
